Obituaries

Ned J Downing

Ned J Downing

Jun 26, 2013

Ned J. Downing, 90, of Estero, Florida and formerly of New Madison, Ohio, passed away on June 26, 2013. Ned was born on November 14, 1922 in Darke County, Ohio to the late Jack and Miriam Mae (Horn) Downing. Ned, along with his wife Mary Alice, owned and operated the Fort Black Buffet in New Madison, Ohio from 1968 until...

Barbara K. Miller

Barbara K. Miller

Jun 22, 2013

Barbara K. Miller 68, of Rossburg, Ohio, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2013 at her residence with her family by her side. She was born April 22, 1945 in Greenville, OH, daughter of Bonnie (Hiestand) Strait-Rutschilling of Greenville, OH, formally of Rossburg, OH and the late Gerald Keith Strait. In addition to her father Barbara, was preceded in death by...

Tracy Lee Crawford

Tracy Lee Crawford

Jun 19, 2013

Tracy Lee Crawford, 27, of Greenville, Ohio, Passed away early Wednesday, June 19, 2013, in Eaton, Ohio. She was born March 31, 1986, in Baltimore, Maryland, a daughter of Charlene (Thomas) Rothen and the late Donald Crawford, Sr.. In addition to her father, Tracy was preceded in death by her daughter, Adahlyn Dyson and her grandparents, George and Helen (Matheny)...

Marjorie L. (King) Holsinger

Marjorie L. (King) Holsinger

Jun 19, 2013

Marjorie L. Holsinger, age 79 of Greenville, Ohio, passed away June 19, 2013 at Heartland of Eaton where she was loved and cared for by all the staff for the last 18 months. Marjorie was the eldest daughter of the late Rufus and Zaida (Boone) King. She was a member of The Old German Baptist Brethren Church, Palestine District. She...

Clyde "Buddy" Edward Boomershine

Clyde "Buddy" Edward Boomershine

Jun 16, 2013

Clyde "Buddy" Edward Boomershine, 65, of Lynn, Indiana passed away on June 16, 2013 at Reid Hospital in Richmond. Buddy was born in Richmond, Indiana on April 17, 1948 to the late Clyde and Mildred (Baldwin) Boomershine. Buddy worked at Huffy during his life and later retired from Champion Target in Richmond, Indiana. He was an avid fisherman and a...

Polly A. Weaver

Polly A. Weaver

Jun 15, 2013

Polly A. Weaver, 87, of Greenville, passed away Saturday evening, June 15, 2013, at the Brethren Retirement Community in Greenville. She was born August 9, 1925 in Columbus, the daughter of the late Milton and Maize Plummer. Polly was retired from the Greenville Public Library. She is survived by her sons, Jim (Kay) Weaver and Dave Weaver both of Greenville;...

William Owen

William Owen

Jun 11, 2013

William Owen, Sr., 89, of Greenville, OH, passed away Tuesday evening, June 11, 2013, at the Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, OH. He was born in Camden, Arkansas, son of the late Henry and Pertha (Stephens) Owen. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by 2 sons, Tony Owens and James Owens. Bill had had an interesting...

Verle Duane Sullenbarger

Verle Duane Sullenbarger

Jun 10, 2013

Verle D. Sullenbarger Verle Duane Sullenbarger, 79, of New Paris, went to be with the lord on Monday, June 10,2013 at his residence. Verle was born August 25, 1933 in Darke County, Ohio to the late Vernon and Nellie"Louise"(Marshall)Sullenbarger. Verle graduated from New Madison High School. After high school, Verle served our greatful country in the United States Army. He...

Jerry Lee Hittle

Jerry Lee Hittle

Jun 9, 2013

Jerry Lee Hittle, 62, of Union City, Ohio, passed away, Sunday, June 09, 2013 at Reid Hospital, Richmond, IN. He was born November 30, 1950 in Greenville, Ohio, a son of Lewis “Jr.” and Betty (Elson) Hittle. Jerry was preceded in death by his father, Lewis “Jr.” Hittle; sisters, Bonnie and Brenda Hittle, and Linda Gheen; 1 brother, Mike Hittle...

Walter Levi Biddlestone

Walter Levi Biddlestone

Jun 6, 2013

Walter Biddlestone, 84, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away Thursday evening, June 6, 2013, at his home.He was born January 5, 1929 in Uhrichsville, Ohio, a son of the late George and Mary (Fouts) Biddlestone. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, David Biddlestone, 1 sister and 3 brothers.He is survived by his wife, Marjorie...

Alice M. (Heiser) Niswonger

Alice M. (Heiser) Niswonger

Jun 4, 2013

Alice M. (Heiser) Niswonger of Pompano Beach FL., formerly of Greenville and Huber Heights, Ohio, passed away at Holy Cross Hospital on June 4, 2013 at the age of 83. She was born on January 19, 1930 in Darke County, Ohio a daughter of the late Joseph and Ethel (Trissel) Heiser. In addition to her parents she was preceded in...

Mary Jane Brandon

Mary Jane Brandon

Jun 3, 2013

Mary Jane Brandon, 84, of Greenville,Ohio passed away Monday afternoon,June 3, 2013 at her residence.She was born June 6, 1928 in Greenville, OH daughter of the late Thomas R. Sr. and Ruby E. (Shumaker) Hunt. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Anthony Brandon on February 21, 2001; sisters, Joan Boyd, Martha L....

Carl E. White

Carl E. White

Jun 1, 2013

Carl E. White, 58, of Fort Wayne, IN went to be with his Lord on June 1, 2013 after a hard fought battle with cancer. Formerly of Greenville, OH Carl was born Oct. 21, 1954. He graduated from Tri-Village High School in 1973 and attended Fort Wayne, Bible College. Carl married Anita Hicks on June 29, 1974; they were married...

Gerald "Jerry" Lee Kermeen

Gerald "Jerry" Lee Kermeen

May 25, 2013

Gerald “Jerry” Lee Kermeen, 70, of Greenville, OH, passed away Saturday morning, May 25, 2013 at Wayne Health Care. He was born November 16, 1942, in Beech Grove, IN, a son of the late Frank and Carrie (Burns) Kermeen. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Robert Kermeen. Jerry retired from Fram after 26...

David Alan Bilter

David Alan Bilter

May 24, 2013

David Alan Bilter, 73, of Greenville, passed away early Friday morning, May 24, 2013, at the Brethren Retirement Community in Greenville. He was born August 30, 1939, in Dayton, son of the late M. Rodney and Elizabeth (Rupert) Bilter. David had moved to California as a boy, where he graduated from Hayword High School. He then attended San Jose State...

Lucy M. Collins

Lucy M. Collins

May 21, 2013

Lucy M. Collins, 84, of Greenville, passed away early Tuesday, May 21, 2013, at Hospice of Dayton. She was born June 29, 1928,in Staten Island, NY, daughter of the late George and Margaret (Grim) Loveland. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Colleen M. Hodges in July 17, 2010; and 5 brothers and sisters....

June A. Wampler

June A. Wampler

May 21, 2013

June A. Wampler, 87, of Greenville, OH, passed away Tuesday morning, May 21, 2013 at Sterling House in Greenville, OH. She was born January 2, 1926, in Union City, IN, daughter of the late William O. and Mabel (Heck) Passmore. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Leroy "Wimpy" Wampler; son, Randy A....

Edward Ray Swank

Edward Ray Swank

May 17, 2013

Edward R. Swank, 59, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away Friday, May 17, 2013 at Wayne Health Care Center, Greenville, Ohio. He was born September 16, 1953, in Darke, County, Ohio, a son of the late Marvin and Glenna (North) Swank. In addition to his parents, Edward was preceded in death by a brother, Ron Swank. Ed loved 4-H and was...

Ricahrd A. "Dick" Shannon

Ricahrd A. "Dick" Shannon

May 16, 2013

Richard A. "Dick" Shannon, 70, of Ansonia, passed away late Thursday evening, May 15, 2013, at his daughter's residence. He was born September 12, 1942, in Union City, IN, son of the late Robert Allen and Elizabeth Ruth (Holaday) Shannon. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Lillian E. (Neff) Shannon, on January 5,...

Edward C. Lease

Edward C. Lease

May 16, 2013

Edward C. Lease, Sr., 80, of Versailles, OH, passed away Thursday morning, May 16, 2013, at his residence. He was born, June 14, 1932, in Westernport, Maryland, son of the late Noah W. and Alice M. Lease. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Nancy Lease; and a great grandson, Jason Waylon. Ed was...